Major Kawhi Leonard Injury Update Revealed

The latest Kawhi Leonard injury update isn't good news for the LA Clippers

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a basket made by the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard's knee has been a consistent problem for the last six months. When the offseason began, many assumed he would be healthy for the season, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.

According to the latest report from Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Kawhi Leonard will be sidelined indefinitely to begin the NBA season as he continues to rehab his right knee. Leonard has not participated in a single practice or preseason game with the LA Clippers, essentially not being involved in the team's basketball activities.

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for indefinite period of time to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates the inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me and @NotoriousOHM. pic.twitter.com/M5wFYIWGiv

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2024

"He has not been a part of what we've been doing on a daily basis," Clippers assistant coach Brian Shaw said. "I know the company line has been that we're going to be patient with him. He's doing everything that he can to rehab it and strengthen that knee on his own with our medical staff and we just dealing with the guys that we have.”

Assistant coach Brian Shaw says Kawhi Leonard did not participate in practice today with the Clippers:

“We’re out here. He has not been apart of what we've been doing on a daily basis. I know the company line has been that we're going to be patient with him. He's doing… pic.twitter.com/lhzqVt11sf

— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) October 16, 2024

The LA Clippers initially ruled out Kawhi Leonard from a basketball game on April 2 due to knee soreness. On April 4, it turned into Leonard missing a "couple of games." On April 14, Leonard missed the regular season finale and his 8th straight game. On April 23, Leonard returned for Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals but didn't look like himself. On April 28, Leonard was shut down and has not played a game since then.

It's tough to look at the bright side of the situation for the LA Clippers, but this situation is not new for their players. It's time for the next man to step up.

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